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firing

[fahyuhr-ing] / ˈfaɪər ɪŋ /








NOUN
pottery
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According to the Alma Research Center, they include an advanced interceptor drone, specialist fragmenting anti-drone ammunition, and automatic firing systems with electro-optical sensors.

From BBC • May 28, 2026

The economy is not firing on all cylinders, but it’s still sturdy enough to continue to grow.

From MarketWatch • May 28, 2026

Rubio's offer came after Russia battered Ukraine over the weekend -- including firing its Oreshnik hypersonic missile -- and following a phone call with Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov.

From Barron's • May 26, 2026

“We’re not just hiring or firing because results are down or volumes are down. We do it because we’ve invested in technology and the people.”

From The Wall Street Journal • May 22, 2026

The most interesting, by far, were the stories about Dad hiring and firing employees.

From "Educated" by Tara Westover




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